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How to Make Butternut Squash Tacos - A Step-by-Step Guide

Butternut squash tacos are a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional meat-filled tacos. Bursting with flavor and packed with nutrients, these tacos are a perfect option for vegetarian or vegan eaters, or anyone looking to switch up their taco game. With the perfect balance of sweetness from the butternut squash and savory spices, these tacos are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Butternut squash is an excellent source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making it a great addition ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, drained
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
  • ½ cup chopped green onions
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime, sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 tacos

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine cubed squash, 1 tablespoon oil, red pepper flakes, and garlic in a large bowl; mix to coat. Spread out on a baking sheet.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until squash is tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven.
  • Combine black beans, cumin, chili powder, and salt in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and red bell pepper; cook and stir until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place 2 tortillas in the skillet and cook until heated through, about 1 minute per side. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • Top tortillas with baked squash, black beans, and onion-red pepper mixture. Garnish with green onions, cilantro, and lime.

    • Nutrition

    239 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 445mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 42mg
    • Calcium: 118mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 629mg

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